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The island of Maui is home to some of the most amazing



beaches. Some beaches offer swimming all year round,



while others are best for surfing or snorkeling



during certain times of the year. Depending on



where you choose to stay, there are always some



famous beaches nearby.





West Maui beaches



If you drive along the west coast of Maui from Lahaina



to Kapalua, you'll see many breathtaking beaches



along the coast. Kaanapali Beach will offer



you over three miles of white sand with a variety



of watersports, including surfing, sailboating,



and even catamaran rides. On the north end of



the beach is Black Rock, which is well known for



snorkeling.





Visitors like the sandy beach at Napili Bay,



because there are no high rise buildings around,



and the bay is protected well from waves. The



Kapalua Resort in west Maui is home to Kapalua



Beach, Oneloa Bay Beach, and the D.T. Fleming



Beach.





South Maui Beaches



The rule with Hawaii and Maui is that the further



south you travel, the less crowded the beaches



will be.





Kihei offers you a series of beaches along the



six mile coastline, some even offering lifeguards,



restrooms, and picnic areas. Polo Beach and



Wailea Beach offer both restrooms and equipment



rentals. Or, if you prefer a more secluded beach,



you should visit Maluaka Beach at the Maui



Prince Hotel - where you may even encounter some



green sea turtles.





A few miles past the Maui Prince Hotel is the



Big Beach of Makena, which is one of the best



beaches on Maui. As the name implies, the beach is



quite large, and best of all - empty. It offers



white sand, picnic facilities, and even restrooms.





East Maui Beaches



The beaches of East Maui are unlike others in



Hawaii. Surround by lush scenery, the beaches are



secluded, scenic, and very colorful.





Hamoa Beach is a must visit if you plan to visit



East Maui. As you approach the beach from the



main road, you'll walk past colorful plants and



palm trees surrounding Hamoa Beach. Just off Hana



Highway is Hana Bay Beach, which offers black



volcanic sand.





The Red Sand Beach is difficult to get to, you'll



need to find a narrow path along the coast. The



beach offers plenty of swimming and snorkeling,



and you should be the only one there - which is



great for those looking for privacy. Even though



it is hard to get to, Red Sand Beach is truly one